Ilona Stengel
TED Speaker | Behavioral Design for Social Impact
About
Ilona Stengel is a leading expert in behavioral design for social good. As a TED speaker, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her insights on using psychology and technology to drive positive change.
Stengel is the co-founder of Common Cents Lab, a behavioral research initiative at Duke University that partners with fintech companies to help low-to-moderate income Americans improve their financial health. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, and NPR.
Stengel's keynotes provide practical, science-backed strategies for designing interventions that nudge people towards better decisions.
Talks1
The role of human emotions in science and research
Do human emotions have a role to play in science and research? Material researcher Ilona Stengel suggests that instead of opposing each other, emotions and logic complement and reinforce each other. She shares a case study on how properly using emotions (like the empowering feeling of being dedicated to something meaningful) can boost teamwork and personal development -- and catalyze scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
At a Glance
Is this you?
Claim this profile to edit your bio, add talks, and get verified.
Know a talk we're missing?
Get in Touch
Save for Later
Frequently Appeared With
Speakers who have appeared at the same events
Aaron Horowitz
Co-Founder & CEO, Sproutel | Designing Therapeutic Robots for Children
1 shared event · TED
Aaron Maniam
Government Advisor | Navigating the Future of Work
1 shared event · TED
Aaswath Raman
Renewable Energy Researcher | Pioneering Space-Based Cooling Technologies
1 shared event · TED
Abe Davis
Video Technology Researcher | Revealing Hidden Properties Through Advanced Imaging
1 shared event · TED
Abha Dawesar
Fiction Author | Navigating the Digital Age
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Disney
Workers' Rights Advocate | Champion of Workplace Dignity and Fair Labor Practices
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Marsh
Researcher | Exploring the Psychology Behind Human Altruism
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Washburn
Musician | Bridging Folk and Global Sounds
1 shared event · TED
Similar Speakers
Related by topic and shared stages
Rowan Fitzpatrick
TED Researcher | Applying Behavioral Science to Personal Finance
Both at TED 2017
Niti Bhan
Informal Economy Expert | Revealing Hidden Economic Opportunities
Both at TED 2017
Adam Alter
NYU Marketing Professor | Bestselling Author on Consumer Psychology
Both at TED 2017
John Lloyd
Behavioral Economist | The Psychology of Financial Decisions